Middle East conflict, Gaza, Boy skates in Gaza City and hopes for new prosthesis

May 12, 2026

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Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, is seen with his skates at his home Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, is seen with his skates at his home Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, is seen with his skates at his home Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, is seen with his skates at his home Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx
Gaza child who lost limbs in Israeli attacks holds onto life with skating GAZA CITY, GAZA, PALESTINE - MAY 12: Thirteen-year-old Akram al-Fayyumi, who lost his left arm and right foot in an Israeli attack on Gaza, skates on the streets of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on May 12, 2026. Akram is holding on to life through his passion for skating and horse riding. Despite using a prosthetic leg fitted in Egypt that he finds uncomfortable, he continues to skate. His only dream is to have a new prosthesis and a horse. Living in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City, Akram says that skating is his greatest source of happiness. Saeed M. M. T. Jaras Anadolu Gaza City Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxM.xM.xT.xJarasx

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